Listen "Died on the Battlefield and Forged by Lightning with: Douglas Greenlaw"
Episode Synopsis
To become a renowned and respected leader, you must possess
a certain level of ambition. Your desire to lead is often guided by your vision
and wisdom and your internal drive to take on multiple ambitious projects. This
diversity of perspective can serve as your hidden competitive advantage. How
you harness this energy will determine the sustainability of your impact.
It’s important to remember that we can define our vision for
leadership based on personal convictions. One compelling example is Douglas
Greenlaw, a #1 bestselling author on Amazon, a decorated military veteran,
former President of MTV Networks, and an accomplished adventurer. His
extraordinary life story is detailed in his book, "Forged By
Lightning."
Greenlaw served as the National Commander of the Military
Order of the Purple Heart, USA, from 2018 to 2019. This organization is the
leading Veteran Service Organization in the country and advocates for all
500,000 combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients in America. He also serves on
the Board of Directors of The Purple Heart Foundation and is a Board Member of
The Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame in
2021, Greenlaw receives the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple
Hearts for his service as a 1st Lieutenant Infantry Platoon Leader and Infantry
Company Commander in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. He was catastrophically
wounded in April 1968.
Greenlaw is passionate about assisting veterans impacted by
their military service. He understands the physical and mental toll that
battlefield experiences can have on individuals and the challenges of recovery.
Whether it's dealing with catastrophic injuries or the mental repercussions
faced by many veterans, Greenlaw is committed to providing resources and
support to those in need. He has donated hot meals to homeless veterans and
provided warm winter hats, gloves, and scarves.
For more information, visit:
https://thegreenlawfoundation.org/
Email: [email protected]
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